Bollywood Interviews

Rakesh Roshan. If you are a fan of Bollywood (and I assume you are since you are reading this), you know that name. The actor is also one of the most respected directors and producers in the industry and has given Bollywood great films, including Kaho Na Pyaar Hai, Koi Mil Gaya, and Krrish. Besides […]

Rohan Mehra, the character of Sony TV’s show, Rishta.com needs no introduction for avid viewers of the show. Those that don’t follow the show are missing out on a real treat. Born and bred in London, the extremely talented Kavi Shastri, who plays the role of Mehra, developed an almost instant fan following from the […]

If you are a fan of Indian Idol, then on the third season of the popular show you heard Meiyang Chang’s wonderful and melodious vocals. He did not take home the big prize, but he did finish fifth… that is very good for someone who has no formal training, except as a dentist, and did […]

You have probably seen the handsome Pravesh Rana in his modeling avatar in an ad or perhaps when he won the Mr. India contest. Maybe you saw him in his MC avatar hosting a show or even on Big Boss 3 as a participant! This model turned host, who by the way is also a […]

Fans of the reality show Big Boss will recognize Vindu Dara Singh from Season 3 where he survived 84 days in the house and emerged the winner! Besides taking on reality television, Vindu is also an actor. You might have seen him on other television shows including playing Lord Hanuman in the TV serial Jai […]

Audiences have flocked to the theatre to see his films, have loved his performances, have clutched their seats at his stunts, sighed at his hotness, fallen in love as his characters have fallen in love, and most definitely have laughed at him (in a good way of course). We are talking about one of the […]

It’s always a delight catching up with an actress who speaks her mind and doesn’t bore you with diplomatic answers. We are talking about Neetu Chandra. She’s brave (off screen and on) and has no qualms in addressing whatever issues you throw her way. These days she’s controversy’s favourite child, but continues to not let […]

Being a star son or daughter must have its advantages. However, it would be right to say that the expectations must outweigh the positives. Heartthrob Vivek Oberoi, son of renowned actor Suresh Oberoi, has had a significant fan-following since his debut in Company in 2002. Although the much-loved actor has not seen success quite in […]

Isaiah is not a popular name in Bollywood, but the model-actor has already found himself surrounded by films and offers. He began his career after winning the Manhunt Modelling competition in 1998, which was followed by heaps of modeling and some stage acting. Isaiah then went south to Tollywood and worked in a Telugu fill […]

Top musician of Hindi cinema, Sukhwinder Singh, has now joined the acting industry. He is playing the lead in the film Kuchh Kariye directed and produced by Jagbir Dahiya. It’s a social film dealing with certain contemporary and relevant issues. It’s a journey of a man meeting his destiny and coming to terms with his […]

One of things I love about my job is that I get to talk to people who are passionate about their art, be it directing, acting, music and even t-shirts. T-shirts, you ask? Yes, and if you are a regular reader you know we featured an interview with the fabulous Rish Oberoi, founder and owner […]

Who is she? She is a choreographer, a dancer, a singer, a teacher, a promoter, a business owner (13 dance schools) and more all in the name of Bollywood. She is Honey Kalaria, and she is known as the Bollywood Ambassador to the UK. You have seen her work on films including Mohabbatein, Kabhi Khushi […]

Not only is he big in Bollywood, Sammir Dattani has a parallel career in the South, having delivered hits in Karnataka’s Sandalwood film industry and in Tamil cinema. After an eight year innings it looks as though things are going to skyrocket further for this chocolate boy hero, who has been seen on screen in […]

To be honest, I had no idea what to expect when interviewing Arshad Warsi. Would he be funny, would he be energetic and give great answers, or would he be an one-sentence answer man? Well, it turns out he was fab! The interview got off to a great start with him saying, “I have never […]

Bollywood films have deep stylistic roots in the theater world. The combination of comedy, drama, romance, moral values, music, and religious themes unique to Bollywood films was born in a soupy mix of regional theater, traditional Sanskrit dramas, Sufi musical performance styles, and Parsi theater. While trends in Bollywood have ebbed and flowed, a certain […]

You may not know Shawn Arranha now, but we can almost guarantee you will want to know more of him once his debut film Hide & Seek hits cinemas. The first time director has been a part of a number of films especially those closely associated as an assistant director with friend and producer to […]

Amruta Patki wore the Miss India crown back in 2006 but the vivacious model was not to be forgotten. She debuts in her first film, a suspense-thriller this week. In Hide & Seek, the newbie actress becomes involved in a childhood game that haunts her for life. Although it is her first film, the actress […]

I love interviewing directors because they are so excited and passionate about their films and yes, they love to talk about them, which is great for you and me! Recently, I got a chance to interview a director turned producer who provided brilliant, in-depth answers to all my questions. You know him as the director […]

It’s always a delight to get candid with a passionate actor who is excited to talk about her film and how much she enjoyed working on it. When I spoke with Mrinalini Sharma, she went all out to tell us about her upcoming suspense thriller/horror mix of a film, Shawn Arranha’s Hide & Seek. The […]

Purab Kohli is one of THE up and coming actors who has impressed audiences and critics with his outstanding performances. You have seen him in a dramatic role in My Brother Nikhil, taking on a comedic role in Rock On!! and even a negative role in Awarapan. With each performance, he gets so into the […]

For her second film Teen Patti, director Leena Yadav (Shabd) explores ‘mathematics, gambling, greed, youth, wisdom and most importantly choice’. As you can see, the story of Teen Patti is complex, but she says at its core, it is simply a human drama. If the intricate storyline was not enough to write as well as […]